Like the aged pretentious queer I am, I love to buy CDs and vinyl records and also to show off the ones I end up finding. Here are the ones I picked up at this month's Moseley Record Fair.
First Aid Kit - Who By Fire
As a big fan of both First Aid Kit and Leonard Cohen, obviously I love this gorgeous tribute show. The version of Hallelujah, with lead vocals by Annika Norlin from Hello Saferide, is like a haunting cherry on top.
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Manic Street Preachers - The Ultra Vivid Lament
I have to admit, I wasn't the biggest fan of Manics' last album Resistance Is Futile, but after giving the follow-up a chance I was pleasantly reminded of how powerful they can still be. The title is also perfect - this album is an exuberant, but furious, joy.
Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Honestly, I was a bit ashamed to buy this because how don't I already own Pet Sounds? Thankfully, I do now. Perfect album, no notes.
Sea Power - Let The Dancers Inherit The Party
Thank you Disco Elysium.
Biffy Clyro - The Myth of the Happily Ever After
Biffy Clyro has released exactly one (1) album I do not care for, and this ain't it, babeyyy. In fact, this might be one of their best ones. Shame this pressing is absolute 128kpbs mp3 sounding garbage quality.